Lin Chen

Lin Chen is a Lecturer at New York University Shanghai specializing in Comparative Literature and East-West Studies. His research bridges classical Chinese poetry and English Romanticism, emphasizing transcultural literary dialogue. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Washington (2014), an M.A. from the University of California Riverside (2006), and a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Fudan University (2004).

His research interests include Classical Chinese Poetry, Romanticism, and the Reception Studies of literary traditions. His doctoral dissertation, “Tao Yuanming and William Wordsworth: A Parallel Study”, challenges cultural segregation by analyzing two seminal poets from Chinese and English traditions. He also explores Poetry and Poetics, Textual Studies, and Translation and Interpretation.

While no specific grants or advising details are provided, his work underscores the value of cross-cultural literary analysis. He maintains affiliations through NYU Shanghai’s academic community and engages with East-West Studies to foster global scholarly exchange.